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Trainings & Speaking Engagements
Melissa has a passion for training on many fronts. She trains organizations and agencies of all sizes, and she would love to be a part of your upcoming conference or training schedule.
A list of her most requested trainings can be found below, but she is also happy to partner with you to adapt or create a training that meets your needs. She offers training in many different formats and lengths of time ranging from a few hour topical keynote to a multiple day deep dive which often includes both didactic and experiential components.
Send a message to book Melissa for a speaking or training engagement.
Most Requested Trainings
Somatic Experiential Play Therapy Training (One or Two Day Options)
State Based Ethical and Legal Considerations for Child and Play Therapists
Parents and Play Therapy
The Power of Metaphor
Play and the Polyvagal Theory: Adapting the Polyvagal Theory for Children
Opening the Door: Play Based Assessment of Children and Families
Comments from Past Attendees
“I loved this course. I wish I had this course prior to working with kids.”
— Training Attendee
“This was the best CEU I've completed in my 7 years of professional career. I appreciate gaining knowledge that I can actually apply and put to use!”
— Training Attendee
“I loved this training. Melissa is a wonderful captivating trainer who I felt connected to. I like that she named her own challenges and acknowledge the humanity of therapists.”
— Training Attendee
“Hands down, the best ethics training I’ve ever attended. Thx Missy!”
— Training Attendee
“I thought the course was fantastic and so informative. Loved the scenarios. I would take this course if it was even longer than 3 hours.”
— Training Attendee
“Missy brought an amazing energy and her expertise was “off the hook”! I thoroughly enjoyed her teaching and real life examples.”
— Training Attendee